National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has described the defection of a former Senate President, Pius Anyim, to the All Progressives Congress, as ‘a huge blessing.’
Mr Ganduje’s excitement was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu,

The statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, quoted Mr Ganduje as saying that Mr Anyim’s wealth of experience would be beneficial to the APC.

Mr Ganduje had earlier received Anyim, who defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the APC at a ceremony in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital.

“I’m elated to receive such an important personality into our party. I want to assure you, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, that you are welcome to the largest political party in Africa. Be assured that we will give you equal opportunity like old members of our party so that you can come to the table with your huge experience and followership,” Mr Ganduje said.

The APC leader said that the South-East geo-political region could not continue to be in the opposition, urging the region to join mainstream politics.

(NAN)